Aga Khan Academies
- F Funder
- I Implementer
Description
In 2000, His Highness the Aga Khan initiated the establishment of the Aga Khan Academies, an integrated network of schools to be located in countries across Africa, South and Central Asia, and the Middle East. The aim of the Academies is to develop future leaders with the skills and knowledge to support positive development in their societies. The Academies achieve this by recruiting exceptional young people from all backgrounds and providing them with the highest international standard of education. Admission is means-blind and based on merit. Financial aid is available to ensure access for accepted students regardless of financial circumstances.
Primary Functions
- Capacity building/Technical assistance
- Networking/Convening
- Program/Project Implementation
Secondary Functions
- Awareness Raising/Advocacy
Geographic Scope
- Global / regional
Areas of work Back to Top
Education topics addressed
Attainment
- Post-secondary
- Primary completion
- Primary enrollment
- Primary to secondary transition
- Secondary completion
Other skills
- Life skills/sexuality education
Quality
- School quality
Skills
- Literacy
- Numeracy
- STEM
Cross-cutting topics addressed
- Early/child marriage
- Economic/livelihoods (including savings/financial inclusion, etc.)
- Nutrition
- Violence (at home, in relationships)
Funders and partners Back to Top
Current girls' education partners
Locations and contact information Back to Top
Website
Headquarters location(s)
- Chantilly, Hauts-de-France, France
Office location(s)
- India
- Kenya
- Mozambique
Locations of current girls’ education work
Map showing countries (listed below) where the organization is involved with girls' education programs
- India
- Kenya
- Mozambique
Projects Back to Top
Not applicable or unknown